The Publishing Process

It requires many actions to transform a manuscript into a published and printed book.

The basic stages are:

Advice on the manuscript

Editing

Design

Origination for print

Managing printing services

Handling the printed books

Marketing and sales support

The following sections set out the detail of these stages, in the form of extracts from our standard contract for publishing services. Of course, every author will have specific needs and we discuss these so as to agree a contract that is tailored to the requirements of each author/client.

Editing

Review the manuscript and associated art work for completeness and suitability and advise on any necessary action by the Client.

Create the Editing Draft.

Read, edit and mark the manuscript for textual errors and, if necessary, advise on matters of style. (See Editing Options and typical chargeshere)

Exchange Editing Drafts with the Client to achieve a final agreed text.

Commission and obtain art work and illustrations for body chapters and book cover, as required

Design, Origination and Proof Reading

Return Final Proofs to Client for final checks and sign-off for printing.

Create Print Files and send to printer.

Printing

Commission an initial print run of an agreed number of copies.

Manage print services.

Client proof checks if required (additional charge).

Handling

Receive printed books in bulk.

Arrange collection of agreed quantities by Client.

Make the legal deposit of one copy of the book with the British Library, at the Client’s expense. [NB. Under the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003, there is also a requirement to place a copy in five other Deposit Libraries but in the case of small print runs the Publisher will seek a waiver from the Agency for the Legal Deposit Libraries (ALDL)]

Marketing:

Allocate ISBN if required.

Advise on book selling price.

Notify UK National Book Listing Agency and appropriate library services.

List the book at Amazon.co.uk and make available for other sales outlets.

Circulate press releases if appropriate.

Include one book promotion entry in Reflections Magazine.

Feature the book on our Books website (includes purchasing link for buyers).